CHÉN - CHEN Vietnamese Restaurant

Sorry no pics I ate it too fast lol
Get their ‘special’ menu items, it’s genuinely a big cut above standard phó/vermicelli. Had number 37, I’m gonna come back and get it every time (I’m that kind of person). The portion wasn’t big but the amount of meat was generous for the size and the flavour was excellent. Well balanced and spiced and will plenty of veggies to put in as well as garlic and thai chillies on the side. Not greasy, not too salty.
It’s chill in here, I like the decor and the staff are friendly. They give you a good sized pot of tea and in general aren’t going to check up much but that’s okay with me.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Had no problem getting a table half an hour after opening but filled up quickly. Their menu offers a good variety of items different than the neighborhood pho restaurants. The staff was responsive and friendly. The portions were decent. The shrimp paste flavor is quite strong and salty, use sparingly.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Highly Recommend Bun Dau Mam Tom. The Staffs are friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food is amazing here in the north burnaby side, very good northern style food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My experience was amazing . The shrimps paste sauce aka “mam tom” was quite sweet today but overall good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place came recommended by one of our Vietnamese friends. It did not disappoint, although some items are not my ‘thing’ - intestines, blood sausage, shrimp paste sauce. But did like many of the other items, especially the shareable platters offer food for anyone’s taste. Excellent service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Go here it’s nice and authentic!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We tried 5-6 dishes, they were all delicious, big portions. I traveled to Vietnam a few months ago with friends and everything we tried is super authentic.

Loved the vibe, friendly staff, very little wait even on a weekend. Can't wait to go back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant is so amazing I love the Vietnamese food! 100% recommend to go to.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pho is so good! Really authentic!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service so slow. Our food took forever.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Food were so good, waiters and waitresses are so nice. 10 out of 10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fantastic food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

I went in without any big expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised! The restaurant is very clean and welcoming, and the food was just as fresh and well-prepared. The prices aren’t the lowest, but considering the quality and taste, I’d say it was definitely worth it. I left very satisfied and would happily come back again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Service was attentive and helpful. We went with the recommended dishes: the assortment plate with shrimp paste sauce, and the vermicelli platter with pork and crab parcel. I felt the price was a bit high for the assortment plate as the blood sausage was not that tasty and the steamed tongue was dry and tasteless; everything else was good but I would not order this dish again as the value was not there for me. The bun cha was good but not the best I’ve had.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5